Your people won’t improve –
As long as your plan is broken:
A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
shouldn’t feel like a punishment.
It should feel like a path forward.
But here’s what usually goes wrong:
❌ Vague goals
❌ Rushed deadlines
❌ Ignoring strengths
❌ Infrequent feedback
❌ No support or resources
And when that happens –
Performance doesn’t improve.
People disengage.
Trust is lost.
A strong PIP includes:
✅ Shared accountability
✅ Celebrating progress
✅ Tools and resources
✅ Ongoing feedback
✅ Realistic timelines
✅ SMART goals
Done right –
A PIP doesn’t just fix performance.
It builds confidence.
It strengthens trust.
It creates a culture of growth.
Use my guide to do it right.
Because PIPs don’t fail people.
Broken systems do.
Performance Improvement Plan
Kenrick Vaz 